Donated Goods Salvage & Recycling Associate

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc.; Casnovia Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store Discount

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Collaborative work culture

Family friendly hours

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc. is seeking a Salvage and Production team member to manage salvage and recycling of donated goods. You will operate a bale machine and trash compactor, ensure proper material handling, and maintain safe operations while meeting production goals.

Preferred candidates have a GED/HS diploma and at least one year in retail operations. The role supports a collaborative, family-friendly environment with a mission-driven culture.

Qualifications

• GED/HS diploma preferred.
• One year experience in retail operations preferred.
• Strong personal motivation, problem solving orientation, and teamwork are essential.
• Ability to plan, organize, and meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the salvage and recycling of donated goods and materials.
• Operate bale machine and trash compactor.
• Recognize and follow proper material content.
• Know the mechanical operation of both machines.
• Understand and demonstrate safe operation.
• Empty metal containers into metal roll off; separate salvage items such as shoes/purses/hats; optimize space usage.

Skills

Planning & organizing

Flexibility/adaptability

Customer orientation

Independent work

Meet production goals

Education

GED/High school diploma preferred

Job description

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc. is seeking a Salvage and Production team member to manage salvage and recycling of donated goods. You will operate a bale machine and trash compactor, ensure proper material handling, and maintain safe operations while meeting production goals.

Preferred candidates have a GED/HS diploma and at least one year in retail operations. The role supports a collaborative, family-friendly environment with a mission-driven culture.